Auschwitz Birkenau Tour

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Auschwitz stands as a poignant symbol of terror, genocide, and the Holocaust, recognized worldwide. Established in 1940 by the Germans near the Polish town of Oświęcim, approximately 60 kilometers west of Kraków, Auschwitz bears witness to one of the most tragic chapters in human history. The story of Nazi cruelty and the suffering of victims is a harrowing narrative. Over the past decades, millions of people have made pilgrimages to this site, visiting its permanent exhibitions, original camp structures in the main part of the complex, and the significant locations in Birkenau (Brzezinka) to pay their respects to the memory of the victims.

Throughout World War II, Auschwitz served as the largest Nazi concentration camp and extermination center. The camp claimed the lives of about 1.1 million people. A vast majority of the victims, approximately 90%, were Jewish. However, there were also many non-Jewish victims, including Poles (the second-largest group of victims, with around 83,000 killed or deceased), Russians, Romani, and prisoners from various parts of Europe. Liberation of the camp by the Red Army occurred in January 1945. Following World War II, the Polish government made the decision to preserve Auschwitz-Birkenau and transform it into a museum. This location stands as a solemn testament to the concentration camp's history and a place of remembrance for the victims.

Visitors to the camp have the opportunity to witness the authentic places and barracks where the victims endured their suffering. Today, Auschwitz-Birkenau is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and draws over 2 million tourists each year.

Your Auschwitz-Birkenau tour will commence in Kraków. From there, we will journey to Oświęcim, a town situated approximately 60 kilometers from Kraków. The drive typically lasts around 1 hour and 10 minutes each way. For your convenience and comfort, our fleet comprises modern, air-conditioned vehicles, including cars, minivans, minibusses, and buses.

The Auschwitz-Birkenau tour encompasses approximately 7 to 8 hours in total. Rest assured that the Auschwitz-Birkenau tour is conducted with full safety measures in place, including those related to COVID-19.

This comprehensive tour is all-inclusive, providing you with a local guide who will share the history of World War II and the concentration camps. An experienced museum guide will take you through the tragic fate of the camp's victims. The tour begins with a visit to the Auschwitz Museum, where you will spend around 2 hours delving into its history. Afterward, there will be a short break before the group is transported to Auschwitz II Birkenau, another integral part of the Auschwitz Museum, usually taking about one hour. Finally, you will be safely returned to Kraków.

Auschwitz is located in an expansive open area, so it's essential to wear suitable clothing that provides adequate protection against prevailing weather conditions. Additional information Bags and backpacks larger than 30x20x10 cm are not allowed on the museum groundsNot recommended for children under the age of 14. Keep in mind that some exhibitions may be shocking for such a young personNot wheelchair accessibleOperates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriatelyBring a document confirming the name and surname of each participantNote that this tour has its own policy of assigning guides and here the time discrepancy is very large, i.e. pickup may take place between 6 a.m. and 12 p.m. You will receive the exact pickup time the day before the tripThe given time of the tour is indicative and each time (minimum the day before the start of the tour) we confirm the exact pick-up time depending on the availability of guides from the Museum on a given day Inclusions TransportationIntroduction documentary movieEnglish speaking tour leader/driverEntrance ticketInsurance Exclusions Hotel pick-up and drop-offTickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusionsOther services not specified Cancellation policy Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellations after this time limit or no show, no refund provided. Meeting Point There are several of meeting points throughout Krakow so you can choose the nearer for you:
1. Starowiślna 65, 31-052 Kraków (kiss&ride)
2. Józefa Dietla 91, 31-031 Kraków (kiss&ride)
3. Wielopole 2, Kraków (kiss&ride)
4. Pawia 18, 31-154 Kraków (kiss&ride)
5. Floriana Straszewskiego 14, 33-332 Kraków (kiss&ride)
6. Nadwiślańska 6, 30-527 Kraków (Hotel Qubus)